Sony NEX-3 vs Sony TX55
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Launched June 2010
- Later Model is Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Revealed July 2011
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony TX55 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Sony NEX-3 vs Sony TX55, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the NEX-3 (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NEX-3 was introduced 13 months before the TX55 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NEX-3 scores versus the TX55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Sony TX55
NEX-3 | TX55 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony NEX-3
TX55 | NEX-3 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | June 2010 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Display size | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 920k | Crisper display (+310k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony NEX-3 and Sony TX55
NEX-3 | TX55 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-3 provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Sony NEX-3 vs Sony TX55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-3 versus the TX55.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3 and TX55 is 89 and 97 respectively.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-3 and TX55.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-3 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony TX55 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older NEX-3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony NEX-3 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-3 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-06-07 | 2011-07-24 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Xtra Fine LCD | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 297g (0.65 pounds) | 109g (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 830 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 250 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $0 | $350 |